Randy J. Rockwell

Mr. Randy J. Rockwell, loving father, husband, son and grandfather, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at the age of 55.

Randy was born May 24, 1956, in Detroit, the son of Dale Joanne (Porter) Rockwell. He was raised in Royal Oak, where he graduated from high school.

In the mid-1990s, he moved to Gaylord and was the owner of Gaylord Transmission for a number of years. He was a member of the Northwoods Archery Club in Grayling. He loved target shooting and enjoyed fishing, woodworking and building furniture.

In 2009, in Gaylord, he married Jackie Schwartz, who survives.

Also surviving are his children, Rebecca (Tony) Kurtnzer of Grayling and James (Rachel) Rockwell of Georgia; his mother, Joanne Rockwell of Clawson; stepchildren, Jennifer Smithers, Amy (Dennis) Oller and Jeramy Furlong, all of Kentucky, Brian and Sara Furlong both of Ohio; five grandchildren, Haley, Derrick, Jillian, Amberlee and Guinevere; brother and sisters, Susan Rockwell of Roscommon, Ron (Sally) Rockwell of Chicago and Sharon Similar of Clawson; nephew, Mike Similar; niece, Katie Rockwell; and many cousins.

Those wishing to make contributions in memory of Randy Rockwell are asked to direct them to the American Cancer Society, through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734.

Friends may offer their condolences online at www.nelsonsfuneralhome.com.